Being on bedrest

Being on bedrest the past few weeks has had it's ups and downs. I think I am dealing with it rather well. I am trying to make the most out of it and keep a positive attitude. I am a happy person in general. It takes a lot to get me down. So far I have rolled with the punches.

The hardest thing is asking everyone else to do things for me. I am an independent person and have always done as much as I can for myself. I lift the heavy things, do the cleaning, cooking, some handyman stuff, etc . I enjoy doing things for myself. Now I just have to lay back and ask for those things to be done. C has been taking care of a ton of stuff, but my parents have been wonderful as well. Everyone has been sharing in the house work and taking me to the doctor since I have been going every week. I have also had many wonderful friends bring dinner, gifts and do house work as well. The support has been very uplifting and so appreciated.

I stay pretty busy in the bed believe it or not. I have my laptop so I can get emails and such. I still hate that my computer blocks my blog. That is why I don't update everyday. I read a lot, watch tv, write thank you cards, scrapbook, talk on the phone, nap, play with my kitties, eat a lot, etc. . That is pretty much a full day!! I also play music for the girls and read to them. Some days it is a magazine and other days it is a baby book. I want them to recognize my voice. Since I am not around a lot of people during the day I don't talk a lot so I have to make the extra effort each day to make sure they hear me.

Anytime I get down about my bedrest, I have to remember why I am doing this. Then I have a new spirit. I am always mindful of the girls and this is for their well being. I will do whatever I have to do to get them here safe and sound. I am happy right now to have shower and bathroom privileges, but I know that might not last. I am so thankful to be at home on bedrest. So many ladies have to be in the hospital for months on bedrest. That has to be rough. I am glad I get to sleep in my bed every night, be with my things, my kitties and near my girls room. I don't get to go in there everyday, but it gives me comfort to be in there where they will be some day in the future. I just hope that is a while in the future before they see it.

I am taking it one day at a time and thankful for each day. Another day of bedrest gives my girls the chance of survival. Nothing can be more important than that.